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If you wonder what the strangest place on our planet is, let me tell you, it’s not the Bermuda Triangle, nor even Snake Island in Brazil. It’s not even a place, but rather a virtual space that bends time and place into a somewhat distorted continuum.

That’s, of course, not how you imagine Google Maps, a web mapping platform most of us couldn’t live without. But this corner of Reddit titled “Google Maps Shenanigans” documents the weird and wonderful happenings captured around the world, proving just how full of randomly weird and crazy things this planet Earth really is.

According to the subreddit’s description, this is the community “for all of the interesting, funny, or otherwise unusual things you see on Google Maps,” so get ready for more questions than answers. And a healthy dose of laughter!

#1

My Dog Died A Few Years Ago But When I Look At Google Maps She’s Still There Chasing The Street Car

My Dog Died A Few Years Ago But When I Look At Google Maps She’s Still There Chasing The Street Car

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    Caught My Dog Chilling In The Main Entrance Of My House On Google Maps, It’s Been Over 1 Year Since He Passed Away

    Caught My Dog Chilling In The Main Entrance Of My House On Google Maps, It’s Been Over 1 Year Since He Passed Away

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    The world of navigation has never been the same since Google Maps was released in 2005 and became a quintessential tool for anyone who needs to get from one place to another, offering detailed directions, real-time traffic updates, and alternative routes. Ask any traveler and they will tell you that navigating in a different country without the app on their phone would be barely possible (we've surely gotten too lazy to use good old paper maps!).

    Meanwhile, on the internet, Google Maps has offered a whole new kind of entertainment. With people browsing deeper into the platform, they soon realized there are interesting things captured there.

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    #6

    These Streets In Nova Scotia

    These Streets In Nova Scotia

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    But experts warn that Google Maps, just like Google Earth and Google Street View, may cause some privacy concerns most people are completely unaware of. Previously, we spoke with cybersecurity expert Daniel Markuson from NordVPN, who shed a light on these privacy concerns.

    “Google Street View cameras are able to capture images and moments that people would like to keep private (such as protesters at an abortion clinic, people in bikinis, or other activities that are wanted to be private, even though they are visible from the public property),” he said.

    #7

    “Quick Guys, Get In Formation”

    “Quick Guys, Get In Formation”

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    Moreover, Google Street cameras take pictures from an elevated position and are able to capture pictures over hedges that are designed to keep territories private.

    While faces and car numbers are blurred automatically, and anyone can request to blur parts of the picture, it doesn’t mean people can have full privacy. “There are still many images of potential break-ins, sunbathers, and individuals entering adult bookstores that could be found online as they were republished so many times,” Markuson told us.

    #10

    Boy Falling Off A Bench Found In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

    Boy Falling Off A Bench Found In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

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    #11

    After An Hour Of Looking Along The West Coast, I Found A Whale In The Ocean On The West Coast! (33 Feet Long)

    After An Hour Of Looking Along The West Coast, I Found A Whale In The Ocean On The West Coast! (33 Feet Long)

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    Markuson reminds us that “people photographed by Google Street cameras never give their consent for doing that. And this is a big privacy issue as anybody who wants to remain completely private in the digital world should have the right to do that.”

    Another important thing to be aware of, Markuson argues, is that “if you enable location tracking on your Google Maps, Google will collect data about your whereabouts under its Location History section. It is being done across devices where you’re signed in with your Google account. If you’ve been keeping your location tracking on, you can see your own location history map here.”

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    #13

    Drug Deal Caught On Google Maps

    Drug Deal Caught On Google Maps

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    #14

    This Dog’s Blurred Butt

    This Dog’s Blurred Butt

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    #15

    The Algorithm Used To Blur Faces Blurred The Statue Of Liberty

    The Algorithm Used To Blur Faces Blurred The Statue Of Liberty

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    “Needless to say that by using Google Maps for planning routes and searching for places, you’re feeding Google with valuable information about your whereabouts which can later be used for targeting you with ads,” the cybersecurity expert said.

    Moreover, Google Earth privacy issues are mostly connected to its Google Street View feature. “Many people don’t want their homes to be shown there as they see this as a breach of their privacy,” Markuson concluded.

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    #16

    Imagine This Moment Of Your Life Immortalized On Google Maps Forever

    Imagine This Moment Of Your Life Immortalized On Google Maps Forever

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    #17

    Streetview Censored This Cat For His Privacy

    Streetview Censored This Cat For His Privacy

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    Headless Roach
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the cat was facing the house and had the tail up - it was required for decency

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    #18

    At Least They Had The Decency To Censor The Legs

    At Least They Had The Decency To Censor The Legs

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    Lauren S
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have so many questions…. Let’s just start with how is he eating a banana with the horse head on??

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    #19

    Just Another Night In St Petersburg Russia I Guess

    Just Another Night In St Petersburg Russia I Guess

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    #21

    Apparently The Fastest Bus In Existence On Google Maps--Seattle To Kyrgyzstan And Back To Seattle In Only 47 Minutes

    Apparently The Fastest Bus In Existence On Google Maps--Seattle To Kyrgyzstan And Back To Seattle In Only 47 Minutes

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    #22

    It’s Veiny Too!

    It’s Veiny Too!

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    #24

    A Old Guy Made This For His Wife On Their Farm Without Her Knowing About It As A Celebration Of Their Life Together

    A Old Guy Made This For His Wife On Their Farm Without Her Knowing About It As A Celebration Of Their Life Together

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    #26

    Kidnapping Found In Sweden!

    Kidnapping Found In Sweden!

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    still tired
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    btw, this isn't real lol. It's a staged 'scene' for Google maps (like the horse with the banana) hence their outfits look so comedic.

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    #27

    In October 2017, I Got Spotted By The Google Maps Street View Car Not Once But Twice In Two Different States

    In October 2017, I Got Spotted By The Google Maps Street View Car Not Once But Twice In Two Different States

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    #28

    Virgin Atlantic Photo-Bombed The Satellite Image

    Virgin Atlantic Photo-Bombed The Satellite Image

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    #29

    This Man In A Trash Can, Found In Some Park In Sweden

    This Man In A Trash Can, Found In Some Park In Sweden

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    #32

    4 People In 4 Coloured Hazmat Suits In Norilsk, Russia. The Further On Street View You Travel The Stranger Their Actions Get, From Staring Into Walls To Checking Random Letterboxes

    4 People In 4 Coloured Hazmat Suits In Norilsk, Russia. The Further On Street View You Travel The Stranger Their Actions Get, From Staring Into Walls To Checking Random Letterboxes

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    #33

    Spiderman On A Roof Found In Japan!

    Spiderman On A Roof Found In Japan!

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    #37

    16 September 2013 - I Witnessed My Crazy Tin-Foil-Hat Neighbor Scream And Threaten To Sue The Google Street Car Driver If Photos Are Taken Of His House And Demands That Google Blur It Out (They Never Did Blur It)

    16 September 2013 - I Witnessed My Crazy Tin-Foil-Hat Neighbor Scream And Threaten To Sue The Google Street Car Driver If Photos Are Taken Of His House And Demands That Google Blur It Out (They Never Did Blur It)

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    Edda Kamphues
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He;s also somewhat melting into the ground. Must have forgotten his tin foil hat...

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    #39

    In The Aftermath Of A Furry Convention We Get This Google Maps Treasure

    In The Aftermath Of A Furry Convention We Get This Google Maps Treasure

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    #41

    Presented Without Comment

    Presented Without Comment

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    #42

    Don't Talk To Me Or My Son Ever Again

    Don't Talk To Me Or My Son Ever Again

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    Errrm..wot?
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dad: "Martha there's a big scary truck in front of the house." Mum: "Sigh... Timmy, can you go protect your father again?"

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    #43

    A Replica Of The Eiffel Tower In Inner Mongolia China

    A Replica Of The Eiffel Tower In Inner Mongolia China

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    #44

    This Place In Austin Texas

    This Place In Austin Texas

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    #45

    The Costa Concordia Cruise Ship

    The Costa Concordia Cruise Ship

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    David
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait! That's not my best angle. Let me turn a bit. Okay, NOW take the photo.

    VonBlade
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many people died during this so, let's have a tiny bit of respect.

    Moezzzz
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I first started reading what happened, I thought "okay, language barrier caused the crash into the reef/rocks", but then when I read he DOWNPLAYED the wreck when coast guard called them and then got into a life boat BEFORE everyone was off the ship, I changed my mind quickly! He was even TOLD by coast guard to go back and assist with the evacuation and he told them no. Like.... what?? You're the GD captain! This is your responsibility! He's in jail until 2032, so that's something, I guess

    Eric Johnson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hang on, ladies and gentleman, we need to make a *really* sharp turn....

    Sam Adel.A
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is it floating on it's side Am no ship engineer but that doesn't look right

    The Captain
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't Ed know not to sign his name. That is going to get him a write-up for sure.

    Kathy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not Ed - look at the picture upside down and you will see that what appeared to be a man's name is actually P3... And further along the ship's side you can also see P4 to P12. What I haven't been able to ascertain is what the letter "P" stands for in this case. Does anyone know?

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    Lauren S
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t think it’s supposed to be on its side like that…

    Daniel Atkins
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the Costa Concordia a cruise ship that wrecked due to the captain’s own stupidity. Tragically many lives were lost.

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    #50

    Open Beer Tossing Google Car Driver

    Open Beer Tossing Google Car Driver

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    Verena
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do people do this? Do they like living on a garbage bealt? Just keep your garbage in the car until you get home and toss it on the floor in your living room if finding a litter bin is too difficult. Does this person know that bin liners are mobile and the rolls are not fighting against being put in the car?

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    #52

    Quick, The Google Car Is Coming

    Quick, The Google Car Is Coming

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    #53

    Found This Kid In Brooklyn

    Found This Kid In Brooklyn

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    #55

    Darth Vader Spotted Taking Out The Trash In New Zealand

    Darth Vader Spotted Taking Out The Trash In New Zealand

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    #56

    Found While Searching An Address For Work. Made My Day

    Found While Searching An Address For Work. Made My Day

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    #58

    House Hunting In The UK And Found This Bloke Biking With A Chair

    House Hunting In The UK And Found This Bloke Biking With A Chair

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    #61

    Hey... Hello!

    Hey... Hello!

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    Verena
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Hema and a Blokker, the standard basics of every Dutch shopping area. The go to place if you need kitchen/cleaning stuff, basic electric equipment, toys, basic clothing (Hema), school stuff abd fun things like an inflatable dog or waffle (Hema)

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    #62

    Dipping Sauces In The Middle Of The Utah Desert?

    Dipping Sauces In The Middle Of The Utah Desert?

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    Zia Barrett
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like some kind of...evaporating ponds maybe? I've seen similar looking ponds for evaporating sea water for salt on youtube vids.

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    #63

    On A Wall On The Side Of A Road In Ghana

    On A Wall On The Side Of A Road In Ghana

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    #64

    "You Don't Actually Do This Every Day, Do You??" Austin, Tx, Sh-71w To I-35s Ramp

    "You Don't Actually Do This Every Day, Do You??" Austin, Tx, Sh-71w To I-35s Ramp

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    #66

    Trying To Decide If I Should Take It Or Not? 🤔

    Trying To Decide If I Should Take It Or Not? 🤔

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    #67

    When You Realize That You're Going To Be On Google Street View But You Have Nothing Funny Planned

    When You Realize That You're Going To Be On Google Street View But You Have Nothing Funny Planned

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    #68

    Rainbow Plane, Montclair, Nj

    Rainbow Plane, Montclair, Nj

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    Sleestak
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The RGB color calibration is off in the camera, but it's only noticeable with high-speed objects.

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    #69

    This Normal Bench In Italy Called Grey Bench, With No History Whatsoever, That Has More Than 80 Reviews And 4.8 Stars Rate On Google Maps

    This Normal Bench In Italy Called Grey Bench, With No History Whatsoever, That Has More Than 80 Reviews And 4.8 Stars Rate On Google Maps

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    #70

    Uhmmm Tf Is This Google ? Here's The Coords: 72°00'36.00"S, 168°34'40.00"E

    Uhmmm Tf Is This Google ? Here's The Coords: 72°00'36.00"S, 168°34'40.00"E

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    #71

    A St. Louis Mailbox With One Review

    A St. Louis Mailbox With One Review

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    #72

    Spotted A Giant Inflatable Baby In A Lawn While Playing Geoguessr

    Spotted A Giant Inflatable Baby In A Lawn While Playing Geoguessr

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    #73

    Quickest Route From Montreal To Boston

    Quickest Route From Montreal To Boston

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    #74

    So I Was Trying To Find The Closest Place That Sells Pancakes

    So I Was Trying To Find The Closest Place That Sells Pancakes

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    sociallyanxiousslug(She/Her)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Random fun fact: if I’m not wrong I believe the “coconut and peanut pancakes” are called martabak

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    #75

    He's Gonna Get You! (Monrovia, Liberia)

    He's Gonna Get You! (Monrovia, Liberia)

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    #76

    Not Satisfied With Mere Shoe Sales

    Not Satisfied With Mere Shoe Sales

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    Daniel Atkins
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Nike missile system was used in the United States but are all decommissioned the were active from the 50’s until the late70’s. The was on near where I grew up that the school used part of the command station for the kindergarten classes. Link to a video of people exploring it https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TUD34wlmCMo

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    #78

    She Woke Up To The Google Car Capturing Her Tp'd House

    She Woke Up To The Google Car Capturing Her Tp'd House

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    AwfullyWaffley
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor gal. And such a waste of TP! That better not be Sharmin! (Edit: grammar)

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    #80

    Interesting Exercise Attire

    Interesting Exercise Attire

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    I luv scuba diving!
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Medical scrubs. He should pick a different color, though. Although his place of work may have positions color-coded.

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    #82

    Switzerland 😆

    Switzerland 😆

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    Stardust she/her
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kid who was sliced, slender woman and ghost head. Coming soon to theatres near you

    #85

    Plane Appears To Be In Parking Lot, Probably Not Uncommon But Seemed Neat To Me

    Plane Appears To Be In Parking Lot, Probably Not Uncommon But Seemed Neat To Me

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    #86

    Every Red Dot Marks Sirens In Israel Over The Last 30 Minutes

    Every Red Dot Marks Sirens In Israel Over The Last 30 Minutes

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    #87

    Dang. He Got Us Good…

    Dang. He Got Us Good…

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    Your Local Forza Enthusiast
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait! Doesn't it have to be below the waist for it to count? So if he's sitting in a car, but raising his hand above his waist so we can see it, it doesn't count because it's not below his waist! He did not get you good, he just doesn't fully understand the rules.

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    #88

    Scared The S**t Out Of Me When I Turned The Camera Around

    Scared The S**t Out Of Me When I Turned The Camera Around

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    #89

    The Creativity Of Canadians

    The Creativity Of Canadians

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    #90

    Barrack Obama Fortnite Academy - School In Ireland

    Barrack Obama Fortnite Academy - School In Ireland

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